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19891h 35m8.0(1)

A Private Life

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1989-11-14
1h 35m
English
Released
BBC

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Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea.

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About A Private Life

Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea. Running 95 minutes.

A Private Life Cast and Characters

The cast features Bill Flynn (as Jack Dupont), Jana Cilliers (as Stella Joubert), Embeth Davidtz (as Older Karen), and Jamie Bartlett (as Dickie). Their performances are a major reason A Private Life has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason A Private Life keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is A Private Life?

A Private Life runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is A Private Life good? What's the rating?

A Private Life holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of A Private Life?

The main cast includes Bill Flynn, Jana Cilliers, Embeth Davidtz, and Jamie Bartlett.

Is A Private Life available in English?

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When was A Private Life released?

A Private Life was released in 1989.

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What is A Private Life about?

A Private Life is a Drama/TV Movie English-language film. Jack and Stella were unable to marry in South Africa because she was classified as coloured. They persevere by living together in a mixed neighborhood, but their son Paul will suffer when he is unable to marry his white girlfriend Andrea.

When was A Private Life released?

A Private Life was released on November 14, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The film was produced by BBC.

Who stars in A Private Life?

A Private Life stars Bill Flynn, Jana Cilliers, Embeth Davidtz and Jamie Bartlett. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is A Private Life available in HD?

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